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CFFO Blog's Blog – March 2011 Archive (2)

The CFFO Commentary: Legislation and Regulations Reflect Underlying Goals and Values

By John Clement

March 25, 2011

 

At a recent provincial meeting of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, a guest speaker challenged our members to keep in mind that all public policies are aimed at particular goals and outcomes, based on an understanding of what we value in life. I think it’s an important piece of advice and one that needs to be kept front and centre when we create and debate new laws and regulations for farming.  

In my experience, most…

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The CFFO Commentary: Wading Through the GMO Debate

by Nathan Stevens

March 18, 2011

 

MP Frank Valeriote recently held a public discussion on Genetically Modified Organisms in Guelph. The panel represented a wide diversity of opinion with many valid points raised by the knowledgeable presenters. The discussion highlighted the potential benefits and threats represented by GM crops.

 

For those supportive of GM crops, the goal is to improve crop productivity in a sustainable way. Genetic modification is…

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Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Organic Demand Is Growing, But Canada Is Importing Much of the Opportunity

Canada's organic market has reached $11.88 billion, but domestic production is struggling to keep pace. Organic leaders say that gap could create new opportunities for Canadian farmers and processors.

USDA Finds Larger Hog Farms Have Lower Finishing Costs

Is bigger more efficient in hog production? USDA research spanning five benchmark years finds larger finishing operations generally spend less to add 100 pounds of weight, helping explain the pork industry's decades-long shift toward fewer and larger farms

Canada Makes Rural Immigration Program Permanent to Address Labour Shortages

Canada is making its rural immigration program permanent, giving participating communities and employers a longer-term tool to recruit workers for jobs that cannot be filled locally.

Hensall Co-op Awards $17,500 to Seven Ontario Students

Hensall Co-op is investing $17,500 in seven Ontario students pursuing post-secondary studies in agriculture and other fields that can help strengthen rural communities.

Ag in the House: Nov. 2 – 6

Pierre Poilievre asked if the government would cut taxes to provide farmers relief

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